be told of
Example Sentences
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Opening the prosecution's case, Tom Little KC said Carrick was "predatory and controlling", and the judge ruled jurors could be told of his previous convictions, which is something that is usually not allowed in trials.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
A Russian foreign ministry statement said Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darie was summoned to be told of the decision.
From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023
The Times reported its contract with the company requires the news outlet be told of such moves.
From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2021
Speaking exclusively to The Associated Press, Salles said he believes submariners will likely only be told of the pandemic as they head back to port, in the final two days of their mission.
From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2020
He posed a few inquiries with anger to Dr. Trefusis, demanding to be told of who conceived of that grim—I write it—that grim autopsy.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
